The second T20 match between India and West Indies (IND vs WI) was very exciting. India had only scored 138 runs in this match but the Windies team sweated to achieve this goal. West Indies needed 10 runs in the last over to win. Here, captain Rohit Sharma handed the ball over to Avesh Khan and Devan Thomas finished the match hitting two bounds on Avesh’s first two balls. After the match, when Rohit Sharma was asked about giving this crucial step to Avesh Khan, what did he say in his decision and in defense of this bowler, read here..
Rohit Sharma said: “We know how effective Bhuvneshwar proves to be in the last over, but if you don’t give Avesh or Arshdeep a chance then you won’t be able to find out how important these bowlers are in the death overs.” for India it may be. These bowlers have shown great play in IPL death overs. It’s just a game thing. They shouldn’t be disappointed. They need more opportunities along with support.
During this, Rohit Sharma also thanked his team for defending the small target. He said: ‘I am proud of my team. This type of goal can be achieved only in 13 or 14 overs, but if you take it to the last over, that indicates your fighting skills. Our team stood firm. We were successful in implementing the strategy that we had made. I am happy with the performance of my bowlers.
The Indian batting was a complete failure in this match played on Monday. The Indian team went all out for just 138 races. In response, the Windies team kept the West Indies strong in the match due to a strong fifty from their starter Brendan King (68). However, despite this, the Windies team needed 10 runs in the final over to win. Here Avesh Khan’s first ball was a no-ball and on this the Windies batsmen also got a run. Following this, Thomas hit a six and a four on the next two balls to give the West Indies a 5-wicket victory.
